They are 2 goldfish and we have only had them for less than 20 hours. I fed them the correct food, and we used their own water along with a supplement to help take out the chlorine of the tap water. Now they are only on the top of the water and breathing there. They have been doing that for at least a couple hours now and before they were swimming near the bottom. Are they just hungry, or are they having trouble breathing?
2006-12-29 05:24:34 · 14 answers · asked by Heather B 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Add an air stone to the tank it sounds like they need air!
2006-12-29 05:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a an air pump. Gold fish put off a lot of waste and all fish get a little shocked when transported. If the store you bought them just got them in recently then that's twice the trauma. I put a little sea salt in my tank. Goldfish like a little salt and it helps keep disease down also. They could have been sick when you got them. Most stores will let you replace them (if they die, and we hope they don't) within so many hours if you keep the receipt and bring the dead fish back. Also I never feed my fish for 24 hrs. after I buy them and don't suggest using the transport water in a new tank or as little of it as possible.I prfer flake food over pellet because of the waste also. Good Luck.with them.
2006-12-29 06:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by juniperjasmine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like either shock/stress or lack of oxygen. Suggestion of an airpump with tubing fed to airstones would be the solution at first thought. Check the capacity of your aquarium and find an airpump to suit it's needs. Did you have the aquarium set up for at least a week prior to introducing the fish? I'd always do that and introduce fish slowly. Also try checking your water parameters - you can get a test kit from your local pet shop.
2006-12-29 06:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 04:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When fish come to the top of tanks it's usually because of lack of oxygen in the water. Maybe your tank is too small. Try changing the water again and see if it helps. You may need a fish tank air pump to keep the water oxygenated, or else change the water often.
2006-12-29 05:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by ccandme@verizon.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an air pump to provide oxygen? If not there is your problem. If so they may still be hungry. Try this, feed the fish all they can eat a few flakes at a time for about five minutes.
2006-12-29 06:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have goldfish and when they are hungry they swim around as if looking for food. they often go down to the bottom of the tank and eat any food that may have settled in the rocks/beads. try putting one-two flakes/pellets in the tank. watch and if they swim to the top where the food is they are probably hungry. otherwise you'll probably have to ask a pet store specialist.
hope i helped.
2006-12-29 05:37:16 · answer #7 · answered by Bella Swan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any plants in the fish bowl? They produce oxygen during daylight. Is the water the right temperature? If you have put them in their bowl to fast they can get very sick and die. You MUST very slowly get them used to the new water even if you are using some of there old water and some experts say you shouldn't use the transport water at all.
2006-12-29 06:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally goldfish need a pump in thier tank to get oxygen.
2006-12-29 05:54:49 · answer #9 · answered by Pup 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there probably isnt enough air in the water. try getting an air stone and pump.
sorry, but at this rate, it might be too late. but you can still try. i've totally brought fish back from where we thought they were dead.
2006-12-29 05:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋